Scenes Along the River During the Qingming Festival: Qingming Shang He Tu

The painting Qingming Shang He Tu (ôScenes along the River during the Qingming Festivalö), an over 16 foot panorama running from right to left, is considered to be one of the most brilliant works in Chinese art history. It is a masterpiece of realism, recording the pulse of a thriving, historical town and showing extraordinary detail.